Culture · By trainShizuoka Sengen Shrine
Tap a photo to view it large. Photos via Google Maps contributors & Wikimedia — see credits
From the pier
~11 min train + 10 min bus/walk
Cost
Free
Hours
Grounds daytime
Closed
Grounds always open
English
Limited signage
Reservation
Not needed
A lavish complex of vermilion-and-gold shrine halls at the foot of Shizuoka’s Mt. Shizuhata, where Ieyasu came of age. The two-storey main hall is one of the largest lacquered shrine buildings in the country — quietly spectacular and rarely crowded with cruise visitors.
Where it is & how to get there
From Hinode Pier: ~11 min train + 10 min bus/walk. Tap the map to open live directions on your phone.
Questions about Shizuoka Sengen Shrine
How do I get to Shizuoka Sengen Shrine from Shimizu cruise port?
Shizuoka Sengen Shrine is ~11 min train + 10 min bus/walk from Hinode Pier, where most cruise ships dock. Leave enough margin to be back on board at least 60 minutes before your ship departs.
How much does Shizuoka Sengen Shrine cost?
Free. Prices can change — reconfirm on the day.